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Barscobe Castle, Kirkcudbrightshire

Barscobe Castle is a 17th-century tower house in Kirkcudbrightshire. It is a typical house of a country laird, and according to a panel above the entrance, was built in 1648. It is within the council area of Dumfries and Galloway.
Historic Environment Scotland Category A Listed LB3310.

Place Type: Tower House
Historic County: Kirkcudbrightshire
Lat, Long: 55.102004,-4.1022661
Grid Reference: NX 6596 8064
Civil Parish: Balmaclellan CP
Council Area: Dumfries and Galloway CA
Police Area: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway) PA
Devolved Legislature:  Scottish Parliament

GBPN ID: 299770
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Barscobe_Castle,_Kirkcudbrightshire_299770

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